Eight sites tucked into old-growth fir trees make up this horse-focused campground on a gravel road deep in Clatsop State Forest. The Oregon Department of Forestry manages this May-through-November facility primarily for equestrian groups, though three sites accommodate tent campers and smaller RVs in a separate loop.
Campers find themselves surrounded by towering Douglas firs with Northrup Creek flowing nearby. The horse sites feature individual corrals, while the tent/RV loop offers more intimate spacing among the large trees. "Nice flat ground for your tent with plenty of shade from the large trees," notes Dexter I.. Each site includes a picnic table and metal fire ring, with hand-pump water and dish-washing stations distributed throughout the grounds.
The Big Tree Trail starts from the tent camping area, leading hikers past massive old-growth specimens toward creek access where visitors can wade and cool off. Pit toilets stay consistently clean according to multiple reviews. RV campers should note the small parking pads limit access to smaller units only.
This spot works best for tent campers, truck campers, and horse enthusiasts seeking a quiet forest base for places to camp around Clatskanie or exploring the broader state forest trail system.
Description
This is an Oregon Department of Forestry operated campground.
Northrup Creek Horse Camp provides relaxing camping opportunities in a quiet corner of Clatsop State Forest. Located 40 miles southeast of Astoria and 55 miles northwest of North Plains, the campground offers 8 reservable equestrian sites and 3 reservable drive-in campsites. Two trail systems are directly accessible from the campground: The 9-mile Northrup Creek Horse Trail Loop supports horseback riding opportunities, while the 1 mileBig Tree Trail offers a hiker only experience. Both trails explore local streams and state forest lands that include stands of old growth cedar, grand fir, Sika spruce and big leaf maple.
<font color="BLACK"><b>Reservations are required to stay in all sites. Walk Ins are not allowed.</b></font>
This is an Oregon Department of Forestry operated campground.
8 campsites have parking for a horse trailer and vehicle, a corral, and a tent or trailer site with table and fire ring. Across the road are also 3 campsites without horse facilities.
Horses are required in order to stay in sites 1 through 5.
Sites 6 through 8 are open to horse or RV campers.
Sites 9 through 11 are open to non-horse campers with RVs or tents as these sites do not have corrals.
Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment, and tires before using the trails. Don't move firewood. Please protect the Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camp destination.
Fee Info
There is an $8 reservation fee per site reserved. An $8 transaction fee is charged for any date or site changes made to an existing reservation. *Reservations for more than five nights/days that are later changed to fewer nights/days by cancelling nights at the end of the stay will only pay an $8 transaction fee. Reservations for more than five nights/days that are later changed to fewer nights/days by cancelling nights at the beginning of the stay will pay an $8 transaction fee and the nightly rate for each night cancelled.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Emerald Ash Borer, a highly invasive insect, has been sighted in Oregon for the first time. Help contain this extremely damaging insect by following these firewood tips: - Buy locally harvested firewood at or near your destination. - Buy certified heat-treated firewood ahead of time, if available.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsClatsop State Forest Northrup Creek Horse Campground is located in Oregon near Clatskanie
Directions
Turn north on to Northrup Creek County Road at Milepost 35 on Highway 202, travel four miles on Northrup Creek Road to the campground.
Address
92219 Highway 202
Astoria, OR 97103
Coordinates
46.01900094 N
123.45326755 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 10 min from Longview, WA
- 1 hr 32 min from Portland, OR
- 2 hrs 8 min from Olympia, WA
- 2 hrs 10 min from Salem, OR
